Low birth weight (LBW) infants will be identified through surveillance. Eligible infants will be randomized into the intervention and control groups. Mother in the intervention group will be supported by a ANM-like study workers assisted by ASHA-like study workers to provide Kangaroo mother care (KMC) to their babies at home. Breastfeeding support will also be provided to these mothers by ANM-like study workers. Essential newborn care will be delivered through Government workers in both groups. Survival will be measured in all enrolled infants through contacts at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months of age. Information will also be ascertained on initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding rates, incidence of infection in the neonatal and in the 1-5 months period. Development outcomes (Maternal Depression, Maternal sense of competence, Mother-infant Bonding, Mother-infant interaction, Newborn Behaviour, Infant temperament, Brain development) will be measured at enrolment, 6weeks, 6 and 12 months of age. Growth will be measured at enrolment and at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.